OUTFLANKING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

outflanking

verb

present participle of outflank

as in avoiding

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There are pros and cons to trying to build strategies based on avoiding specific companies, noted Warren Hurt, chief investment officer at F&M Trust.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Still, avoiding a direct conversation will only increase the pressure.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of avoiding

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Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
There may also be minors on the platform evading age verification whose data could be used.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Definition of evading

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Some tea strainers feature a mesh casing, which is the best option for preventing small particles from escaping the infuser and winding up in your drink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
New research, however, suggests our planet has a better chance of escaping that fiery end than previously thought.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of escaping

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There was an active arrest warrant for the man for fleeing and eluding, Tony said, and DNA samples had tied him to multiple other crimes.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026
Milk was in jail on unrelated allegations of driving under the influence and eluding police when Wendel's body was found.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026

Definition of eluding

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At the same time, people embrace talking freely about the experience, eschewing shame, with hashtags like #ShoutYourAbortion.

— Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 25 June 2026
Recorded live as one uninterrupted suite at The Jazz Gallery in New York, the album is triple the length of the original, eschewing rigid form for dense feeling.

— Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

Definition of eschewing

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Employees aren’t exactly shunning their new coworkers, and in some cases may even be developing unhealthy relationships.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Gas prices in focus for Memorial Day travel Just a few years ago, the auto industry was largely shunning big engines in favor of more fuel efficient powertrains.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 7 June 2026

Definition of shunning

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This tournament has built credibility by showcasing teams competing at a high level, then shaking hands afterward.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
An earth-shaking roar The World Cup finally arrived in Kansas City after several years of preparation and anticipation.

— Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of shaking

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The country was able to keep its oil business mostly afloat by bypassing the strait with pipelines that shipped oil to a port in Yanbu on the other side of the nation.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Many stores now donate directly to food pantries, bypassing the food bank altogether.

— John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of bypassing

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